Mark West News

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (the LBC) announced the addition of five new shows and events to its 2017 lineup. On Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2 p.m., In the Mood, a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Sinatra and the big band greats of the '40s, returns to the LBC with 19 performers on stage, including six singer-dancers. The Grammy-winning duo Indigo Girls bring their signature sonic blend of folk and rock to Santa Rosa on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8 p.m. for an outstanding program of fan favorites from across their groundbreaking career.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) and the Santa Rosa Symphony present a special musical event as a part of the2016-2017 Symphony Pops Series on Sunday, February 19 at 3 p.m. featuring cabaret star Ann Hampton Callaway singing hits from the Great American Songbook. Callaway joins the Santa Rosa Symphony for a celebration of 20th Century American music. From a command performance at the White House, to the Great White Way of Broadway, she has captivated audiences everywhere. The Tony-nominated star of the Broadway hit Swing! sings the timeless classics of George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and many more from the Great American Songbook. The Santa Rosa Symphony will be under the direction of acclaimed Principal Pops Conductor Michael Berkowitz.

Transcendence Theatre Company, highly acclaimed in Sonoma County for their award-winning successful outdoor summer concert series, Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Historic Park, is headed to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa) and Marin Center - Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium (10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael) this spring.

Calling all dancers! North Bay Stage Company is currently looking for dance acts to perform in this year's Spring Dance Festival at the Luther Burbank Center on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) welcomes Radiolab's Jad Abumrad with special guest and Sonoma County resident Zoe Keating on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 8 p.m. By integrating his background as both journalist and composer,  Jad Abumrad has experienced great success with his public radio program, Radiolab. He orchestrates dialogue, music, interviews and sound effects into compelling documentaries to create "a new aesthetic" in broadcast journalism. Joined by renowned cellist Zoe Keating, their live show "Gut Churn" is set to be a fascinating discussion complimented by an intriguing layer of sound.

Following the sold-out successes of both its 2014 inaugural run and a fan-demanded sophomore run in 2015, Move Live on Tour, featuring powerhouse duo Julianne and Derek Hough, is back and better than ever in 2017 with an all-new experience - MOVE - BEYOND - LIVE ON TOUR coming to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 8 p.m. Taking a cue from the elements, the show will feature inspiration pulled from earth, wind, fire and water.  Move - Beyond - Live on Tour kicks off April 19 in Akron, OH and concludes its tour in Santa Rosa, CA at The Center.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center), Ballet Folklorico de Sacramento's Posada Navideña returns this holiday season today, December 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. as a part of The Center's popular Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series. An annual sold out event at The Center, Posada Navideña invites audiences of all ages to come experience the folk culture of Mexico and its unique customs and traditions during this popular Christmas production and traditional Posada celebration.  

Transcendence Theatre Company-highly acclaimed in Sonoma County for their successful outdoor summer concert series, 'Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Historic Park'- will perform this winter at Santa Rosa's Luther Burbank Center for the Arts with their annual holiday show Joy To The World.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center), Ballet Folklorico de Sacramento's Posada Navideña returns this holiday season on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. as a part of The Center's popular Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series. An annual sold out event at The Center, Posada Navideña invites audiences of all ages to come experience the folk culture of Mexico and its unique customs and traditions during this popular Christmas production and traditional Posada celebration.  

Transcendence Theatre Company, highly acclaimed in Sonoma County for their award-winning successful outdoor summer concert series, Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Historic Park, presents Best of Broadway Under the Stars, a show of highlight moments from five seasons of popular musical concerts, showcasing favorite artists as well as introducing new performances.

Luther Burbank Center for the Artsand the Santa Rosa Symphony present a special holiday treat as a part of the2016-2017 Symphony Pops Series on Sunday, December 11 at 3 p.m. with A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert. Quickly becoming a favorite on everyone's holiday “must-do” list, this festive afternoon concert features songs from the 1965 classic “Peanuts” animated special as well as other traditional Christmas favorites.  Special guest pianist and Steinway Artist Jim Martinez, along with his Quartet, join the Santa Rosa Symphony under the baton of Principal Pops Conductor Michael Berkowitz in paying tribute to famous Snoopy songs, with music written or arranged by Vince Guaraldi.  

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced that award-winning comedian and writer, Colleen Ballinger, will return to her live performance roots with her new tour, AEG Live Presents Miranda Sings… You're Welcome in Santa Rosa on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 7 p.m. Featuring appearances by both Colleen and "Miranda Sings," the tour offers Ballinger's signature blend of live comedy, singing and countless applications of lipstick. Audiences can expect a face-paced, 80-minute show and will be left feeling grateful. Tickets for Colleen Ballinger range in price from $39.50-$75 and go on sale today, Friday, October 14 at noon and will be available at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600, or in person at the ticket office at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.

North Bay Company (NBSC), kicks off its 2016-17 season with Frederick Knott's murder mystery masterpiece, Dial 'M' for Murder. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home in the East Auditorium at LBC, running Oct 21-Nov 6, 2016. John Faulkner directs the production, Dial 'M' for Murder and is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Cast includes: Michael Walraven, Jesse Bell, Tom McIntyre, Paul Menconi, and Jeffrey Schmidt.

Transcendence Theatre Company-highly acclaimed in Sonoma County for their successful outdoor summer concert series, 'Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Historic Park'- will perform this winter at Santa Rosa's Luther Burbank Center for the Arts with their annual holiday show Joy To The World.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced the addition of two exciting literary events for this Fall in partnership with Copperfield's Books.  On Today September 22, 2016 at 7 p.m., the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author behind “Bel Canto,” Ann Patchett, comes to Santa Rosa for an intimate evening to discuss her latest novel, “Commonwealth.” On Today October 27, 2016 at 7 p.m., award-winning chef and Emmy Award-winning host of ABC's “The Chew”,Mario Batali, joins audiences at The Center to discuss his latest and most ambitious cookbook to date, “Big American Cookbook: 250 Favorite Recipes from Across the USA.”The Center also announced today that single tickets for the previously announced 2016-2017 Symphony Pops Series and Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series will be available on Friday, August 12 at noon.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced Peppa Pig's Big Splash Live!, Peppa's first North American theatre tour, will visit Santa Rosa on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. By popular demand, 40 additional cities have been added to the Peppa Pig's Big Splash Live! tour schedule for 2017, including coast-to-coast stops from Anaheim and Oakland to Newark and many more. In addition, the hit live show will make an exciting visit north of the border for the very first time with stops in major Canadian cities, including Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. The new tour dates will give fans throughout North America one last chance to seePeppa Pig live on stage during this final leg of the Peppa Pig's Big Splash tour.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced two big additions to its 2016-2017 lineup. In partnership with Copperfield's Books, on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 7 p.m., Sonoma County welcomes one of the most beloved storytellers of all time, acclaimed novelist Nicholas Sparks. The celebrated storyteller makes a stop at The Center on tour with his new work "Two by Two.' On Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 8 p.m., the preeminent singer of the 20th and 21st centuries, Tony Bennett, returns to Santa Rosa for one night only on the heels of celebrating his 90th birthday on August 3, 2016.  

Clock Theater will be the first theater company to make use of The Broadway, (formerly Profiles Theatre) at 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, part of the Pride Arts Center

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced the addition of two exciting literary events for this Fall in partnership with Copperfield's Books.  On Thursday September 22, 2016 at 7 p.m., the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author behind “Bel Canto,” Ann Patchett, comes to Santa Rosa for an intimate evening to discuss her latest novel, “Commonwealth.” On Thursday October 27, 2016 at 7 p.m., award-winning chef and Emmy Award-winning host of ABC's “The Chew”,Mario Batali, joins audiences at The Center to discuss his latest and most ambitious cookbook to date, “Big American Cookbook: 250 Favorite Recipes from Across the USA.”The Center also announced today that single tickets for the previously announced 2016-2017 Symphony Pops Series and Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series will be available on Friday, August 12 at noon.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced the addition of two exciting literary events for this Fall in partnership with Copperfield's Books.  On Thursday September 22, 2016 at 7 p.m., the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author behind "Bel Canto,"Ann Patchett, comes to Santa Rosa for an intimate evening to discuss her latest novel, "Commonwealth." On Thursday October 27, 2016 at 7 p.m., award-winning chef and Emmy Award-winning host of ABC's "The Chew", Mario Batali, joins audiences at The Center to discuss his latest and most ambitious cookbook to date, "Big American Cookbook: 250 Favorite Recipes from Across the USA."The Center also announced today that single tickets for the previously announced 2016-2017 Symphony Pops Series and Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series will be available on Friday, August 12 at noon.